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THE MARTIN RICHARDSON AWARD-WINNING COLLECTION OF BLOOD’S LOCAL POST OF PHILADELPHIA continued...

Blood's Despatch continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description
1135 c imageBlood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Blue & Pink on Bluish (15L15). Large margins, acid tied, used with two 3c Dull Red (11), bright shade, margins to cutting in, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Sep. 8" circular datestamp on 1853 blue folded letter to San Francisco, "Blood's Despatch Sep. 8, 10-1/2 A.M." double-line circular datestamp, minor toning at edges, Fine, scarce transcontinental Blood's usage (Image) E. 200-300

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
1136 c imageBlood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Blue & Pink on Bluish (15L15). Ample margins to slightly in at bottom, tied by acid cancel and blue "Philadelphia Pa. 5 cts. Apr. 16" circular datestamp on brown cover to Brunswick, Germany, "Blood's Despatch Apr. 15, 9 P.M." double-line circular datestamp, "N. York Br. Pkt. 23 Apr. 20" debit datestamp, ms. "30" due, red and blue ms. rates for postage collected in Germany, transit and receiving backstamps, some wear and wrinkles, still Very Fine, a beautiful tied transatlantic usage (Image) E. 400-500

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1137 c image3c Dull Red (11). Block of six, ample margins to slightly in, tied by multiple strikes of blue "Philadelphia Pa. Sep. 26" (1853) circular datestamp, used with Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Blue & Pink on Bluish (15L15), ample margins, acid tied, "Blood's Despatch Sep. 26, 2 P.M." double-line circular datestamp on brown cover to Aberdeen, Scotland, "Boston Br. Pkt. Sep. 28" backstamp, red Liverpool transit and Aberdeen receiving backstamp, a bit worn around edges, two 3c stamps have been removed from the bottom left (philatelic vandalism at its worst), still exhibit-worthy and rare (Image) E. 400-500

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
1138 ogbl imageBlood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Complete pane of 25, different varieties of period or comma after "Blood's", original gum, lower left corner a bit rounded and browned at edge, otherwise Very Fine (Image) 750.00

SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction
1139 c image1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Three, dark shades, large margins to cut in, some scuffs and creases, tied by two strikes of "Philadelphia Pa. Oct. 31" circular datestamp, used with Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14), ample margins to slightly in, acid tied, "Blood's Despatch Oct. 31, 9 P.M. 1857" circular datestamp on small cover to Painesville O., fresh and overall Very Fine despite minor stamp faults, about the time the supply of Eagle Carrier stamps ran out in 1856, the 1c 1851's were distributed more widely (Image) E. 200-300

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
1140 c imageBlood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Large margins to just touching, tied by acid cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (11), large margins to slightly in, gum stains, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. May 3" circular datestamp on brown cover to Pottsville Pa., "Blood's Despatch May 3, 4-1/2 P.M." double-line circular datestamp, with original 1854 enclosure, Very Fine, this is the earliest reported use of the Blood's 15L14 stamp (Image) E. 150-200

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
1141 c imageBlood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Large margins to barely in, acid cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (11), large margins to touching, rich color, both stamps tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Oct. 31" circular datestamp on buff cover to Bethlehem Pa. with turpentine and spirits manufacturer's blue oval cameo corner card, Blood's datestamp, sealed tear thru corner card, not immediately apparent, otherwise Very Fine (Image) E. 150-200

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
1142 c imageBlood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Ample margins to slightly in, tied by acid cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (11), large margins to touching, tiny corner creases, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jul. 17" circular datestamp on cover to New York City with smelter and metal dealer's blue illustrated corner card, Blood's datestamp, Very Fine (Image) E. 200-300

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
1143 c imageBlood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Huge margins to slightly in, acid cancel, used with 3c Rose, Ty. I (25), tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Aug. 5" circular datestamp on cover to Leacock Pa. with produce merchant's blue cameo corner card, illustration of early locomotive, Blood's datestamp, minor edge tear, 3c partly nibbled at corner, otherwise Very Fine (Image) E. 200-300

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
1144 c imageBlood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Large margins to in at right, tied by acid cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (11), ample to large margins almost all around, both stamps tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jan. 13" circular datestamp on buff cover to Minersville Pa. with wine and liquor dealer's blue cameo corner card, illustrations of barrels and flasks, Blood's datestamp, waterstains and edge tears, still Fine and attractive (Image) E. 200-300

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
1145 c imageBlood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Large margins to cut in at top, acid tied, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26), grid cancel, "Philadelphia Pa. Mar. 9, 1861" octagonal datestamp and Blood's double-circle datestamp on cover to Lewisburg Pa. with sewing machine dealer's illustrated corner card, relocation imprint in red, "Due 3" handstamp, 3c small tear, cover slightly worn, otherwise Very Fine, attractive usage (Image) E. 200-300

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

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